News- The World Summit on Disaster Management 2025 in Dehradun announced stronger weather forecasting capacity for disaster-prone Uttarakhand. About World Summit on Disaster Management (WSDM) 2025 WSDM 2025 is a global platform on disaster resilience that brings together scientists, policymakers, practitioners, and industry leaders to discuss strategies for disaster risk reduction in a changing climate.… Continue reading World Summit on Disaster Management (WSDM) 2025
Category: Factly: Science and Technology
This category contains all Current Affairs Factly Articles for Prelims, related to Science and Technology. You can find all relevant Science and Technology related updates on this page. This page is specifically useful for UPSC Prelims exam.
High-Speed Test of Indigenous Fighter Escape System
News- The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully conducted a high-speed rocket-sled test of a fighter aircraft escape system at controlled velocity. About the Test The test was conducted to validate canopy severance, ejection sequencing, and complete aircrew recovery. It marks a major achievement in India’s indigenous defence capability and places India among… Continue reading High-Speed Test of Indigenous Fighter Escape System
GLP-1 Agonists
News: The WHO has issued its first guideline on GLP-1 therapies, conditionally recommending them for long-term obesity treatment worldwide. About GLP-1 Agonists GLP-1 drugs, also called GLP-1 agonists, are shortened names for glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists. They mimic the GLP-1 hormone that is naturally released in the gastrointestinal tract in response to eating. Function: They… Continue reading GLP-1 Agonists
SIM Binding
News: The Department of Telecommunications has recently directed major app-based communication services to implement SIM binding to curb cyber-frauds and misuse. About SIM Binding SIM binding is a security process that links a user’s messaging or communication app to the specific SIM card used during registration. Authorized under: The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has issued… Continue reading SIM Binding
Pilot Trainer Aircraft “Hansa-3(NG)”
News: India has launched its first indigenous pilot trainer aircraft, Hansa-3(NG), marking the country’s march towards self-reliant aerospace manufacturing. About Pilot Trainer Aircraft “Hansa-3(NG)” It is India’s first indigenous trainer aircraft developed for pilot training. Developed by: It is designed and developed by CSIR–National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL), Bengaluru, under the Council of Scientific and Industrial… Continue reading Pilot Trainer Aircraft “Hansa-3(NG)”
Perseverance Rover
News: NASA’s Perseverance rover detected electrical activity in Mars’ atmosphere for the first time, using its SuperCam instrument. About Perseverance Rover Perseverance is a semi-autonomous car-sized rover sent in NASA’s Mars 2020 Mission to explore Mars. Landing: It is the first rover to land in an ancient Martian river delta, located inside the Jezero crater.… Continue reading Perseverance Rover
Grey Seal (Halichoerus grypus)
News: A recent study found that grey seal milk contains 332 different kinds of oligosaccharides, making it more complex than human milk. About Grey Seal (Halichoerus grypus) Grey seal is a marine mammal belonging to the family Phocidae. It is also called the Atlantic seal or the horsehead seal. Habitat: It spends most of their… Continue reading Grey Seal (Halichoerus grypus)
Vikram-I
News: Recently, the Prime Minister has unveiled India’s first privately developed orbital launch vehicle Vikram-I. About Vikram-I Vikram-I is India’s first privately developed orbital-class rocket. Built by: Skyroot Aerospace in Hyderabad. Launched by: Skyroot Aerospace is targeting early 2026 for Vikram-I’s maiden orbital flight. Named after: It is named after Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, the pioneer… Continue reading Vikram-I
Operation Sagar Bandhu
News: Operation Sagar Bandhu is in news as India rushes urgent relief supplies to cyclone-hit Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah. About Operation Sagar Bandhu Operation Sagar Bandhu is India’s humanitarian relief initiative providing vital Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) support to Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah. Guided by: The operation is guided by India’s… Continue reading Operation Sagar Bandhu
Rare Earth Magnets
News: The Union Cabinet has approved ‘Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of integrated Rare Earth Permanent Magnets’ to promote manufacturing of sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets. About Rare Earth Magnet Rare earth magnets are permanent magnets made from alloys of rare earth elements. They are the strongest type of permanent magnets. They are made using rare earth elements such… Continue reading Rare Earth Magnets
